Cook Islands 2016 20$ Easter Resurrection of Jesus Tintoretto 3oz Silver Coin
2208 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60622 United States. The popular and successful series of coins under the title "Masterpieces of Art" has got a new issue - 3 oz silver. This is the 1st Easter Edition and it's dedicated to a famous masterpiece by Tintoretto, one of the greatest Venetian painters of 16th century Italy. His style was dramatic and innovative, and his oeuvre includes many religious scenes commissioned by churches and civic buildings, as well as mythological scenes and portraits of Venice's elite.
The obverse of the Cook Islands coin traditionally bears the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the rim of the silver coin, there are the following inscriptions: the Queen's name, the face value of the coin and its issuing country. The reverse of this gorgeous coin is embellished with an authentic color reproduction of Tintoretto's painting - "Resurrection of Christ".
The Resurrection of Jesus has long been central to Christian faith and Christian art, whether as a single scene or as part of a cycle of the Life of Christ. The coin comes housed in a luxury case with a Swarovski crystal inside. Traditionally, the mintage is symbolic - 1575 pieces.
This tiny masterpiece is a must have for any serious collector as well as a great Easter gift idea! The item "Cook Islands 2016 20$ Easter Resurrection of Jesus Tintoretto 3oz Silver Coin" is in sale since Wednesday, March 16, 2016. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "topworldcoins_com" and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.